There never was a woman who did not prefer an oblique compliment to a straight truth - if the latter were unflattering.

Illusion is the dust the devil throws in the eyes of the foolish.

A beautiful woman delights the eye; a wise woman, the understanding; a pure one, the soul.

Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.

The very women who object to the morals of a notoriously beautiful actress, grow big with pride when an admirer suggests their marked resemblance to this stage beauty in physique.

Intuition is truly a feminine quality, but women should not mistake rash conclusions for this gift.

Man proposes, woman forecloses.

Pretty women and rich men are rarely wrong.

We women take love too seriously. Men wish to be loved with laughter, not with sighing. So laugh, sweetheart, laugh, or soon you may be weeping.

Between flattery and admiration there often flows a river of contempt.

The drama of life begins with a wail and ends with a sigh.

A trifle can be enough when luck is on your side.

The most decisive actions of life are most often unconsidered actions.

Groups tend to be more extreme than individuals.

The States are nations.

Weep now, but tomorrow be strong. Remember who we are and that whatever else is taken from us, they will never strip our honour and our pride.

Who dares not speak his free thoughts is a slave.

I've never been able to grow an organ back," Lana said. "Last time I tried... Let's just hope you don't end up with whip eyes.

Coming up through high school, coaches would tell me not to swing so hard. It's the only way I know. It just happens.

Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men.

For me, Warhol made so much sense.